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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 39-6050046

Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Milwaukee, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 92 grants and $4.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc
PO Box 755
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 269-2832
Form and materials
All applications and letters of inquiry must be submitted online at https://www.siebertfoundation.org/online-grant-portal. Prospective grantees should first submit an online letter of intent, and then upon receiving approval should complete the online grant application.
Deadlines
Letters of intent & applications are due spring and fall, per timelines on www.siebertfoundation.org
Restrictions
Grant funding priorities include: (1) growing the body of christ, (2) educating while sharing the gospel of jesus christ, and (3) serving as the hands and feet of christ. Siebert lutheran foundation has internal decision-making processes based on the board-approved strategic plan.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,296,019

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $128,553,017

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,497,576

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $118,579,599

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,431,026

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $93,978,925

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,476,340

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $97,193,025

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,980,927

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $91,978,411

Grants paid in 2024

92 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Center for Urban TeachingMilwaukee, WI

    Recruit, prepare & support urban teachers

    $316,223
  2. Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family ServiceGermantown, WI

    Youth counseling initiative, operating support

    $189,418
  3. Serenity Inns IncMilwaukee, WI

    Recovery program and new treatment facility, operating support, capital campaign

    $184,473
  4. Luther SeminarySaint Paul, MN

    Missional leadership cohort for pastors (coaching), siebert fresh expressions initiative

    $168,000
  5. Lutheran High School Association of Greater MilwaukeeGreendale, WI

    Add classrooms/office relocation, college possible support for lutheran schools, operating support

    $156,750
  6. Feeding America Eastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    Hunger relief

    $150,500
  7. Grace in Action - MliNew Ulm, MN

    Pastoral leadership development

    $150,500
  8. Lutheran Counseling and Family ServicesWauwatosa, WI

    Counseling for children and staff

    $131,000
  9. Ebenezer Stone Ministries IncNew Berlin, WI

    Food program and community center operating support

    $127,376
  10. The Lutheran Home Foundation IncWauwatosa, WI

    Harwood place joyful living campaign - chapel renovation, operating support

    $110,000
  11. Vibrant Faith MinistriesBurnsville, MN

    Pastoral leadership development

    $105,000
  12. Cross Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Cross bread of healing empowerment ministry

    $101,000
  13. Pastoral Leadership InstituteWheaton, IL

    Pastoral leadership development

    $94,500
  14. Jobswork Mke (formerly Milwaukee Comm Business Collaborative)Milwaukee, WI

    Transforming lives through careers, operating support

    $91,635
  15. Emaus ELCARacine, WI

    Emaus education and neighborhood outreach, neighborhood camp, and easy program

    $91,000
  16. Hephatha Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Strong baby sanctuary neighborhood minister, youth ministry, healthy homes collaboration

    $87,000
  17. Project ReturnMilwaukee, WI

    Re-entry services for formerly incarcerated people, operating support

    $82,398
  18. Bread of Healing Clinic- Cross LCMilwaukee, WI

    Self-stabilization through integrative health access grant

    $72,023
  19. Wisconsin Inmate Education AssociationHartland, WI

    Operation transformation-prison seminary, operating support

    $66,817
  20. ELCA Outreach CenterKenosha, WI

    Helping citizens move towards self-sufficiency, operating support

    $60,931
  21. Lighthouse Youth CenterMilwaukee, WI

    2024 WLS vicars & WLC student employees

    $60,000
  22. Luther Preparatory SchoolWatertown, WI

    Room and board for milwaukee parental choice program students

    $60,000
  23. Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper MichiganWest Allis, WI

    School centered mental health and family coaching

    $60,000
  24. Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI

    Master of professional counseling degree launch, operating support

    $59,551
  25. Kingdom Prep High SchoolWauwatosa, WI

    Curriculum redevelopment and implementation, operating support

    $58,526
  26. Chaplains in School IncMilwaukee, WI

    Resilient faith project and operating support

    $56,800
  27. St Marcus Lutheran SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    Expansion of special education and mental health services, operating support

    $54,000
  28. Just One More MinistryGlendale, WI

    Feeding hungry people and food banks

    $53,000
  29. ELCA Greater Milwaukee SynodMilwaukee, WI

    Evaluating and coaching to support diversity growth in congregations

    $50,000
  30. ELCA Greater Milwaukee Synod- Breaking the ChainsMilwaukee, WI

    Expanding the ministry of breaking the chains church

    $50,000
  31. Immanuel Lutheran SchoolBrookfield, WI

    Special needs expansion and social emotional counseling

    $50,000
  32. Kingspath Senior MinistriesMilwaukee, WI

    Spero chaplaincy program

    $50,000
  33. St John's Lutheran Church - MadisonMadison, WI

    ST. Johns lutheran church redevelopment project

    $50,000
  34. The Hope Center AppletonAppleton, WI

    Coordinator of discipleship

    $50,000
  35. Wartburg Theological SeminaryDubuque, IA

    Wartburg seminary student support (teem & journey together)

    $50,000
  36. St Peter Lutheran Church - AppletonAppleton, WI

    922 ministries church online

    $49,713
  37. Wisconsin Lutheran High SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    High school gap operating support

    $48,050
  38. Redeemer Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Love your neighbor capital campaign, operating support

    $46,579
  39. Lutheran Campus Ministry in Greater MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Leadership development and visioning for lutheran campus ministry, operating support

    $45,700
  40. Camp Luther IncThree Lakes, WI

    Next generation servant leadership program

    $40,000
  41. International Church of ZionMilwaukee, WI

    Milwaukee african immigrant ministry

    $40,000
  42. Jacarrie Kicks for KidsMilwaukee, WI

    Summer scholars

    $40,000
  43. Lutheran Church of the ReformationMilwaukee, WI

    Summer works program/ salt, and reformation neighborhood minister

    $35,000
  44. All Peoples ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    All peoples neighborhood minister, operating support

    $30,000
  45. Community Warehouse IncMilwaukee, WI

    Partners in hope mentoring program

    $30,000
  46. ELCA La Crosse Area SynodLa Crosse, WI

    Synod-wide lay pastoral care network

    $30,000
  47. ELCA South-Central Synod of WisconsinMadison, WI

    Parroquia santa maria latino ministry

    $30,000
  48. Lutherdale MinistriesElkhorn, WI

    Urban camping partnership program

    $30,000
  49. Redemption Evangelical Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Neighborhood resource assistance program

    $30,000
  50. Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church & SchoolHartland, WI

    New cafeteria chairs, classroom technology, and basketball hoop repairs

    $25,000
  51. Newthreads of HopeWauwatosa, WI

    Two tunics program

    $25,000
  52. Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Kingdom Workers IncWaukesha, WI

    Enhancing foster support program in southeast wisconsin

    $25,000
  53. Wisconsin Lutheran SeminaryMequon, WI

    Pre-seminary and seminary training programs

    $22,000
  54. North Wisconsin District LCMSWausau, WI

    2024-25 SMP & eiit sudent support

    $20,500
  55. Atk Ministry IncWest Allis, WI

    Atk ministry after school youth program

    $20,000
  56. Benediction Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Benediction social ministry director

    $20,000
  57. Christ-St Peter Lutheran SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    Expanding partners project of south side milwaukee

    $20,000
  58. Iglesia Luteranasanta Fe Lutheran ChurchSanta Fe, NM

    Neighborhood minister

    $20,000
  59. Martin Luther CollegeNew Ulm, MN

    Competency- based education of milwaukee schools

    $20,000
  60. Unity Ev Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Neighborhood outreach

    $20,000
  61. Journeys Lutheran SchoolHales Corners, WI

    Field trips to learn life skills, operating support

    $19,671
  62. Racine Lutheran High SchoolRacine, WI

    High school gap and operating support

    $19,450
  63. Holy Cross Lutheran ChurchMenomonee FLS, WI

    Planning & development of holy cross school, K5-5TH grade

    $15,000
  64. St Paul's Lutheran ChurchMuskego, WI

    Second worship site

    $15,000
  65. Our Redeemer Lutheran ChurchWauwatosa, WI

    Time is now, operating support

    $14,000
  66. Shoreland Lutheran High SchoolKenosha, WI

    High school gap and operating support

    $13,550
  67. Victory of the Lamb Lutheran ChurchFranklin, WI

    Teen mission/youth rally trips and sanctuary investments

    $12,000
  68. Beautiful Savior Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Beautiful savior youth programs

    $10,000
  69. ELCA Greater Milwaukee Synod - the TableMilwaukee, WI

    Creating opportunities to explore faith and vocation

    $10,000
  70. St Philip's Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Operating support

    $10,000
  71. Incarnation Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI

    Incarnation's camp hope summer program

    $8,000
  72. Good Shepherd Lutheran ChurchMadison, WI

    Outreach, care of congregation initiatives, ric edu resources, & orchard ridge programs

    $7,000
  73. St Paul's Lutheran Church-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Neighborhood minister

    $5,820
  74. Wisconsin Philanthropy NetworkMilwaukee, WI

    Resources for facilitating thought-leadership convenings and creating programing

    $5,300
  75. Near West Side PartnersMilwaukee, WI

    Community sponsorship and to develop and maintain the neighborhood

    $5,000
  76. South Wisconsin District LC-MSMilwaukee, WI

    Eiit student support, operating support

    $4,333
  77. Mount Calvary Community Development CorporationMilwaukee, WI

    The creation of a peach orchard, in honor of edgar russell, at its urban farm

    $2,500
  78. ELCA World Hunger - Gift Processing CenterMerrifield, VA

    World hunger

    $2,000
  79. Outreach for Hope IncMilwaukee, WI

    Operating support, 2024 ride/run/walk sponsorship

    $1,705
  80. Peace Lutheran Church - Arbor VitaeArbor Vitae, WI

    Pastor designation with elder/trustee approval

    $1,000
  81. Rock of AgesMinocqua, WI

    Operating support

    $1,000
  82. IMPACT100 Greater MilwaukeeBrookfield, WI

    Support impact100 grants- employee match

    $550
  83. Peace Lutheran Church - AmherstAmherst, WI

    Support for immigrant family

    $500
  84. Mr Bobs Under the Bridge IncGrafton, WI

    Operating support-employee match

    $357
  85. Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI

    Operating support-employee match

    $258
  86. Hamilton Education FoundationSussex, WI

    Educator enrichment grants-employee match

    $250
  87. Women's Fund of Greater MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    For women's fund power illuminators- employee match

    $250
  88. Tempo FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Operating support-employee match

    $200
  89. The ALS Association Development DepartmentBoone, IA

    Care services support and events in wisconsin-employee match

    $105
  90. Junior Cup GolfWaukesha, WI

    Junior chargers program-employee match

    $100
  91. La CausaMilwaukee, WI

    2024 celebration hope on the horizon-employee match

    $100
  92. Olga Neighborhood Wellness Services IncMilwaukee, WI

    Olga wellness services

    $57

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services8 grants $487,56130% of the total
  2. Education3 grants $366,32323% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $189,41812% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $160,00010% of the total
  5. Religion2 grants $119,5007% of the total
  6. Youth development2 grants $100,0006% of the total
  7. 5 other causes9 grants $198,30512% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin83 grants $3,685,914
  2. Minnesota4 grants $443,500
  3. Illinois1 grant $94,500
  4. Iowa2 grants $50,105
  5. New Mexico1 grant $20,000
  6. Virginia1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

14 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Charlotte John-GomezPRESIDENT & CEO Hours 40Pay $221,111
  • Dr Joan M PrinceBOARD CHAIR Hours 4Pay $13,750
  • Dr Emily Van DunkVICE-CHAIR & SECRETARY Hours 4Pay $13,750
  • Kurtiss R KruegerTREASURER Hours 4Pay $13,750
  • Thomas J KammeraitDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Deni D NaumannDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Patricia ContrerasDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $13,750
  • Julie Van CleaveDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $13,750
  • Kurt BechtholdDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $12,000
  • Catherine JacobsonDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $12,000
  • David J RodgersDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $13,750
  • Abigail SchumwingerDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $13,750
  • Derek TyusDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $12,000
  • Eric TillichDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $10,750

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